How To Fix EEWA_SUBCONTRACT013 - &1 &2: There is more than one purchasing contract for &3 / &4.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEWA_SUBCONTRACT - Message Texts for Subcontractor Processing

• Message number: 013

• Message text: &1 &2: There is more than one purchasing contract for &3 / &4.

What causes this issue?

The automatic search identified more than one matching purchasing
contract items for vendor&V3& and material &V4&in the purchasing
contract.

System Response

Subcontractor processing is canceled, because purchasing contract could
not be identified.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the purchasing contract to be used in subcontractor processing
in the confirmation fields of &V1& &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEWA_SUBCONTRACT013 - &1 &2: There is more than one purchasing contract for &3 / &4. ?

  The SAP error message EEWA_SUBCONTRACT013 indicates that there is more than one purchasing contract associated with a specific combination of vendor and material. This situation typically arises in the context of subcontracting processes where a material is linked to multiple contracts, leading to ambiguity in the system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Multiple Contracts: The primary cause of this error is that there are multiple purchasing contracts for the same vendor and material combination. This can happen if:
  
  Contracts were created for the same vendor and material without proper differentiation.
  Contracts were not properly closed or deleted when they were no longer needed.
  There are different versions of contracts that are still active.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: Sometimes, data integrity issues can lead to this error, such as incorrect entries or duplicates in the contract records.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Contracts:
  
  Go to the purchasing contract management screen in SAP and review all contracts associated with the vendor and material in question.
  Identify the contracts that are causing the conflict.
  
  
  
  Consolidate Contracts:
  
  If multiple contracts are indeed necessary, ensure that they are properly differentiated (e.g., by using different validity periods, item categories, etc.).
  If some contracts are no longer needed, consider closing or deleting them to eliminate the conflict.
  
  
  
  Adjust Purchase Order:
  
  If you are trying to create a purchase order or a subcontracting order, ensure that you are referencing the correct contract. You may need to specify the contract explicitly in your order.
  
  
  
  Consult with Procurement Team:
  
  If you are unsure about which contracts to keep or delete, consult with your procurement or purchasing team to ensure that you are making the right decision.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Integrity:
  
  Run a report or use transaction codes like ME3N (Display Contracts) to check for any inconsistencies or duplicates in the contract data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME31K (Create Contract), ME32K (Change Contract), and ME33K (Display Contract) to manage purchasing contracts effectively.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to purchasing contracts and subcontracting processes for additional guidance.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address underlying issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EEWA_SUBCONTRACT013 error and ensure that your purchasing contracts are correctly set up in the SAP system.